An early goal from the man John Aldridge has today branded a "fake and a fraud" (click here for Aldo's article) put the Reds in the position to dominate Stoke. Glen Johnson added another on 45 minutes and Dirk Kuyt and David N'Gog compounded the misery of the Potters late on.

5 March 1983: Liverpool 5 Stoke City 1

In Bob Paisley's last season as manager the Reds romped to a league and Milk Cup double. On the way to the title, they demolished Stoke City 5-1 at Anfield. Kenny Dalglish opened the scoring after seven minutes and Phil Neal doubled the lead before half-time. King Kenny grabbed another early in the second half before Craig Johnston and Graeme Souness both netted towards the end of the game.

21 October 1972: Liverpool 2 Stoke City 1

Liverpool claimed the league title in 1973 and a late winner from Ian Callaghan in this game against Stoke in the October of that season helped them on their way. Emlyn Hughes scored for the Reds in the second half but it was Cally's injury-time winner that sealed the points. Sadly, this proved to be Gordon Banks' last appearance in competitive football as the goalkeeper was injured in a traffic accident the day after the game.

Ones to watch at Anfield tonight >>>>>>

Ones to watch

Liverpool

All eyes will be on new recruit Luis Suarez, who was Liverpool FC's record signing for all of three days before the Reds made a Monday night move for Andy Carroll. The former Newcastle forward is sidelined with a thigh injury but the Uruguayan hitman is in line to make his debut, although it could be from the bench.

Kenny Dalglish may be able to welcome back Jamie Carragher to shore up the defence following his shoulder injury, and Steven Gerrard will be hoping to build on his return against Fulham and provide the bullets for Luis Suarez to dispatch into the Stoke City net.

Stoke

Liverpool's defence will have to be wary of Kenwyne Jones. The forward is Stoke's top scorer in the league this season with five goals and netted against the Reds in Stoke's 2-0 win at the Britannia Stadium back in November.

The Reds will be hoping to exploit gaps in Stoke's back line as influential defender Ryan Shawcross serves the final match of a two-game ban following his red card against Fulham.

How do you think the Reds will get on tonight? Should Luis Suarez start or would he be more effective coming off the bench for the last half hour? What is your score prediction for the game? Comment below with your thoughts...